New research published in the British Medical Journal reports that people who drink alcohol in moderation (about one drink a day) are up to 25 percent less likely to develop heart disease compared to teetotalers.

An accompanying paper led by Dr Susan Brien, from the University of Calgary, states that a daily drink for women or two drinks per day for men is good for your health. Moderate drinking can significantly increase the levels of "good"' cholesterol circulating in the body, which can have a protective effect against heart disease.